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WINCHESTER-LEE STRAIGHT PULL IN 236 NAVY CALIBER
Guns International #: 101482401 Seller's Inventory #: W2703
Category: Winchester Rifles - Military - Winchester Rifles - Bolt Action
Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 956
Total Number of Listings: 52546
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks
Description:
Scarce Navy issued musket with 28 inch barrel chambered in 6 mm Lee (.236 U.S.N. caliber). This one is from the Second Contract of 5,000 guns. The second contract was let on February 7, 1898 for an additional 5,000 rifles at $18.75 each. This second contract (serials 15001 to 20000) began delivery in August 1898 and was completed in December 1898. Top of receiver is stamped "U.S.N. over an anchor over -J.N.J."- Inspected by Lt. John N. Jordan and the left side has the 2 line address. Original sights include the pinned blade front with scarce sight cover. Ladder rear sight. 5 round box magazine. Bayonet lug. Most all of the original blue remains with just minimal wear. Wood is in fine condition and appears to be gently sanded and re-oiled but looks great. A small 5 pointed star is stamped in the wood just in front of the buttplate. The Straight Pull was ahead of its time but had a short military career from 1895-1902. It has a good bore and smooth action with a light trigger pull that makes for a quick shooter. With practice it could be rapidly fired, re-cocked, and reloaded without taking the rifle from the shoulder. The M1895 Lee was carried aboard Navy ships for use by naval armed guards and landing parties, and was the standard service rifle for enlisted Marines, both seaborne and guard forces. This is a good looking Winchester that just might fill a hole in your collection.
Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
SOLD
Antique: Yes